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Machine learning (ML) stories - Page 37

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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Adobe sees surge in AI-driven traffic & conversions

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Adobe says generative AI referrals to retailers jumped nearly 700% over the 2025 holidays, driving longer visits and stronger conversions.
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Australian AI Festival 2025 unveils full awards list

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Australian AI Festival 2025 crowns joint startup winners Apate and Lenexa Medical as awards span tools, influencers and creative AI work.
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Motorola unveils AI Visual Alerts for on-prem security

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Motorola launches Avigilon Visual Alerts, an on-prem AI system that spots bespoke safety and security risks across complex camera networks.
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Navigating the next wave: Five tech predictions for 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Australia bets on AI-ready data centres and resilient networks as five emerging tech shifts redefine its digital competitiveness by 2026.
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Vector Solutions unveils AI tool tying safety incidents to training

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Vector launches AI tool that links safety incident reports to targeted training, aiming to cut repeat accidents and speed compliance action.
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AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Rapid AI rollout, geopolitical rifts and fragile supply chains are upending cyber risk, straining outdated security and compliance regimes.
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LF Energy adds tech giants as board, membership grow

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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LF Energy brings Apple, Microsoft and Shell onto its board as membership surges and event attendance hits records across three continents.
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CEEK warns brands: win machine trust or vanish by 2026

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Brands must build “machine trust” by 2026 or risk vanishing from AI-led discovery as CEEK warns creativity alone will no longer secure visibility.
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Fluent Commerce adds AI A/B testing to order sourcing

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Fluent Commerce is adding AI-driven A/B testing to Fluent Order Management to optimise retailers' sourcing logic on live orders in real time.
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Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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AWS partner Cevo hires ex-Macquarie AI leader Jeff Voigt as Head of AI Adoption to drive governed, production-grade enterprise deployments.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI upgrades for retail supply chains

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Blue Yonder rolls out fresh AI tools to tighten retail planning, boost fulfilment accuracy and speed up warehouse and logistics decisions.
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Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
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Riverlane opens Delft AI quantum error correction hub

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Riverlane launches an AI-driven quantum error correction hub in Delft, led by Barbara Terhal, bolstering its European R&D footprint.
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AI workloads force Kubernetes shift to autonomous SRE

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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AI SRE, GPU-aware schedulers and autonomous ops are set to overhaul how large enterprises run Kubernetes clusters by 2026.
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xAI raises USD $20 billion to expand Grok AI platform

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Elon Musk's xAI raises USD $20 billion, turbocharging Grok model training and GPU build-out as rivalry in frontier AI heats up.
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Accenture to buy UK AI firm Faculty in USD $1bn deal

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Accenture to acquire UK AI specialist Faculty for USD $1bn, in its biggest British AI startup deal and a major bet on AI safety expertise.
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Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
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CFOs tighten grip as rising cloud costs hit tech margins

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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CFOs seize control of cloud spending as volatile infrastructure and AI costs erode tech start-up margins and strain forecast accuracy.
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OWASP unveils first Top 10 risks for agentic AI use

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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OWASP has launched its first Top 10 list for agentic AI, warning autonomous systems act as a powerful but risky new digital workforce.
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Tech revolution reshapes global cold chain logistics

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.